Broome County Executive Declares State of Emergency Following Heavy Rain Storm

BINGHAMTON, NY – Attention Broome County Residents: a State of Emergency has been declared in Broome County. Please remain in your home or someplace safe. Please avoid unlit streets, roadways or storm damaged areas. State, County and Local Officials are prioritizing emergency responses at this time.

In general, use extreme caution with travel, anticipate downed power lines and storm debris across or on roadways.

As of 9:45 there are 400 active 911 calls and over 12,000 power outages.